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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 161.61 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 161.61 and 68.02 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 161.61 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/161.61 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 161.61 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 10,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,992.71/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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